Swing Life Away lyrics by Rise Against

the meaning of this song is that rich or poor you can be happy and get by, with all your memories to keep forever

this is an awesome song my favorite by rise against

i think this song is about growing old on a porch and just getting by on minimum wage jobs, and he'll do anything for the love of his life.

i think it means their relationship is sorta rocky, hence why he asks if he is a charm or just bad luck. He loves her, and just wants everything to be nice, and to forget the past and start new (unwrite these pages and replace them with our own words). they have financial troubles (minimum wage) but they still love each other and he wont continue down his life road without her (i wont cross these streets until you hold my hand).
The line "we live on front porches and swing life away" brings up an image of them sitting together on a swing on their front porch, living their lives together.

I totally agree with Lyricinterpreter.

He just trying to show that the good times outway the bad. He wants to make amends and start over new. Take her away from the cold of home and bring her to the warmth of his arms. Very good song!